Robert Novak has announced his immediate retirement
following the diagnosis of a brain tumor, a prognosis the
Sun-Times' political columnist describes as "dire."
"The details are being worked out with the doctors this week, but
the tentative plan is for radiation and chemotherapy," Novak
said.
"Radiation and chemotherapy" -- i.e., surgery ruled out, which
sounds a lot like "inoperable." Yet Novak's survived cancer before,
and doctors can work wonders these days. Here's hoping.